Super Creative

Today on the podcast, I speak with Emma Sage - founder and editor of Sage Journal , the go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Zealand and Australia. Sage Journal is a space where gardening is more than just a skill - it’s a creative outlet, a form of self-expression and a collaboration between people, plants and place.  Emma’s mission is to make gardening accessible, i...

Today on the podcast, I re-release an episode from August 2024 with Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland eatery, Fatimas , and co-owner of The Village , a vibrant co-working space that fosters creativity and community in the heart of the city. She’s also a partner in Delicious Business , a hospitality consultancy that h...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Anahita Paul —a mixed media artist and photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland   Grounded in visual storytelling and the intersection between content and art, Anahita works across photography, painting, and collage, often layering traditional editorial imagery with analog techniques.   She’s created editorial content and commercial projects for...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Liv Patience —interior architect and co-founder of Material Creative , an interior design studio creating unexpected residential and commercial interiors that bring people together and command attention. Material Creative was founded by Liv and her business partner Toni Brandso on the slopes of the French Alps, with a shared dream of creating a studio that design...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Helen Paul-Smith — co-founder of ŌKU , harnessing the power of Aotearoa’s native plants to create organic herbal teas, health tonics, and skincare. Helen founded ŌKU alongside her husband, medical herbalist and naturopath Scott Smith, in 2010.  At ŌKU they are conscious of Maori Tikanga, ‘doing things the right way’, and this helps guide their decision-making pro...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Gemma Gillett — interior architect, founder of Studio Gemma , and creator of The Joinery Edit , an online education platform bridging the gap between designers and joiners. After graduating from Massey University, Gemma spent nine years forging her career in London - working for several highly regarded interior design studios including Godrich Interiors. In 2014...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Becs Caughey—co-founder of Cook & Nelson and Poptimist, the creators of Good Sh*t Soda . Becs has never followed a conventional career path. She started out managing some of New Zealand's biggest musicians, including Shapeshifter and Ladi6, which took her all over the world. But when touring life became less sustainable, she pivoted into the world of foo...

Today on the podcast I speak with Polly Markus, the creative force behind Miss Polly's Kitchen .  What started as a lockdown hobby in 2020 has quickly evolved into a thriving platform, amassing a community of over 75,000 followers on Instagram and two bestselling cookbooks; Miss Polly's Kitchen and the recently released Seriously Delicious . Through Miss Polly’s Kitchen, Polly has built...

Today on the podcast I speak with Lauren Caughley, the founder of Caughley & Co , an interior architecture and design studio that believes in the transformative power of spaces to enrich our human experience.  Originally from New Zealand, Lauren built her impressive career overseas, spending 12 years in New York City working for renowned firms Selldorf Architects and Morris ADJMI Architects. D...

Today on the podcast I speak with contemporary fibre artist, Fleur Woods . Based in the beautiful rural village of Upper Moutere (near Nelson) Fleur is surrounded by vineyards, hop farms, orchards and country gardens that deeply inspire her work.  She describes her style of work as ‘stitched paintings’ -   an extraordinary fusion of embroidery, textile collage, paint, and found materials. Her intr...

Today on the podcast I speak with Sarah Murray, editor-in-chief, publisher, and owner of Fashion Quarterly —New Zealand’s iconic style authority for over 40 years. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and a reputation as an award-winning feature writer, Sarah recently took the bold step to acquire Fashion Quarterly, where she’s leading its growth across print, digital, and event platform...

Today on the podcast I speak with Danu Kennedy a New York based interior designer and partner at Parts and Labor Design , an award-winning full service interior design firm, specializing in hospitality, commercial, retail, and residential experiences.  Danu joined the Parts and Labor Design team in 2014 and several years ago became a partner and now leads the studio alongside founding partner Jere...

Four years of Super Creative! To celebrate four years of the podcast, I thought it might be fun to re-release my very first episode with my friend Toni Brandso with a little 2024 catch up at the beginning. If you are new to the podcast, you might not have had a chance to go back to the beginning so here is your chance! _ My first guest is my clever and creative friend, Toni Brandso - interior arch...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Rachael Mayne , —an Auckland-based artist known for her large-scale, immersive, impressionistic floral paintings. Rachael is a self-taught artist from a family of creatives, where painting has been a fundamental part of her life for as long as she can remember. However, Rachel’s artistic journey is only one part of her story. Alongside being a painter, she is als...

Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainability and ethical practices at its heart. Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for some of the most recognized global brands and icons.  In 2020, she launched Videris - lingerie for everyday wellbeing. Designed...

Today on the podcast, I speak to Chloé Julian, founder of Videris - a New Zealand-based lingerie brand with wellness, sustainable and ethical practices at its heart. Before launching Videris, Chloé spent 15 years overseas designing lingerie for Stella McCartney, Agent Provocateur and David Beckham Bodywear. In 2017, she led the design team to launch Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty as VP of...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Juliette Hogan, Founder and Director of her eponymous brand, Juliette Hogan .  With a focus on everyday luxury and simple sophistication, Juliette creates clothing that New Zealand women rely on for every aspect of their lives.  Juliette established her brand in 2004 and recently celebrated the incredible milestone of 20 years in business. Since opening her first...

Today on the podcast, I speak to Sophie Gilmour—a true powerhouse in the world of food and hospitality. Sophie is a co-owner of the beloved Auckland eatery, Fatimas , and co-owner of The Village , a vibrant co-working space that fosters creativity and community in the heart of the city. She’s also a partner in Delicious Business , a hospitality consultancy that helps businesses thrive with fresh i...

Today, on the podcast, I speak to Evie Kemp . A self-employed multidisciplinary creative, Evie works across design, illustration, art, textiles, interiors, styling, content creation, and everything in between. Through expressive colour and bold pattern, Evie creates visual symphonies and immersive, joy-filled, creative experiences, helping people and brands find the absolute *magic* great design c...

Today on the podcast, I speak to Megan Wyper – co-owner and Managing Director of Acme Cupco - producers of the iconic porcelain coloured coffee cups and teacups you see in almost every café throughout Aotearoa.  Acme’s approach is simple; design a functional, durable, yet elegant product for the everyday. Starting out as a need for the ideal coffee cup in the hospitality industry, twelve years lat...

Today on the podcast, I speak to Alice Lines – editor of Homestyle magazine. Alice is an experienced editor and interior stylist who has spent the last decade at the helm of Homestyle magazine which is quite possibly Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most beloved interiors title. It goes beyond being just an interiors magazine, thanks to the work and influence of Alice and her clever team.  Homestyle shares...

Hello everybody! Super Creative is back! I'm kicking off this new season with a second recommendations episode with (friend of the pod and previous guest) Mandy Myles from Bookety Book Books . And alongside all of the book, TV and podcast recommendations we start off with a great business catch-up that I think you will find is really valuable. What I love about Mandy is that she is so open an...

Today on the podcast, I speak to former fashion designer turned ceramicist Deborah Sweeney. After a successful career in fashion that saw her working in New York and London, Deborah returned to New Zealand to establish her fashion label in 2002. Her collections were stocked in select boutiques around the world - including the UK, USA, Japan, Denmark, and Australia; her designs were featured in pub...

Today on the podcast, I speak to artist and writer, Fleur Wickes . After a very successful twenty-year career in photographic portraiture, and with published short stories and poetry under her belt, in 2008 Fleur began drawing the words she wrote: the shape of the drawn words acting as an emotional landscape, adding depth and meaning to the poetry.  Since then, she’s made a career and a studio as...

Today on the podcast, I speak to Kristy McGregor, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Shepherdess . From the Women, For the Land — Shepherdess is here to connect, empower and inspire women across rural Aotearoa. An organization passionate about creating vibrant rural communities through storytelling and events. Starting life as a blog and then launching as an independent printed publication in Augus...